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May 10, 2020 at 11:45 PM

Coping with closures

Texas small-business owners and their employees have been among the hardest hit by the state’s coronavirus closures.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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May 4, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Less closed

Gov. Abbott "allowed" some businesses to open with restrictions, but many believe it is not enough.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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April 27, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Texas is not leading

It’s anyone’s guess on whether or not Abbott will reopen the Texas economy on Monday‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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April 20, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Still closed...

Abbott announced he would be announcing a plan to re-open the state’s economy on April 27th.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Michael Quinn Sullivan · [email protected]

April 18, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Texas Minute: Saturday special (4/18/2020)

Coronavirus death-projection plummets‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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April 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Huffines: "Gov. Abbott is Not Leading"

Texas needs a unifying plan of definitive and clear rules, which can only come from a governor.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Michael Quinn Sullivan · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 11:05 AM

Texas Minute: 4/14/2020

Why are Democrat mayors running Texas?‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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April 12, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Two Places, but No Body

“He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.”‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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April 5, 2020 at 10:55 PM

Open Letter to Gov. Abbott

One retailer urges Gov. Greg Abbott to amend his mandate.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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March 30, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Time to slash spending

Texas Economy Already Battered, Unemployment Rising‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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March 23, 2020 at 12:50 AM

Lockdown

The governor says the order is necessary to help contain the spread of the Chinese coronavirus‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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March 16, 2020 at 2:00 AM

Trump’s coronavirus address

“This is the most aggressive and comprehensive effort to confront a foreign virus in modern history.”‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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March 9, 2020 at 12:40 AM

Marching orders

Texas Republicans Overwhelmingly Adopt All 10 Propositions‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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March 2, 2020 at 12:40 AM

Election Day is THIS Tuesday!

Tuesday, March 03 is Election Day, have you voted yet?‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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February 24, 2020 at 1:20 AM

Gun grabbers target Texas

$8 million spending spree to back gun-control-supporting candidates. February 23, 2020 Gun-Control Activists Next Target? Turning Texas BlueBy Cary CheshireFresh off their success in flipping the Virginia Legislature, gun-control activists are targ…

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February 17, 2020 at 1:10 AM

Early voting begins in...

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility makes endorsements in advance of school and municipal elections, partisan primaries and the general election. Here you will find our most recent endorsements. February 16, 2020 TFR: Primary EndorsementsThe Republica…

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February 9, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Does anyone remember the Alamo?

For the first time, the history of the Alamo will be put to music. February 09, 2020 Commentary: Remembering What Must Not Be ForgottenBy Chris SalcedoI was approached and asked this question: “Does anyone remember the Alamo?”Being a Texas resident…

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February 3, 2020 at 1:30 AM

Democrats lose

Gary Gates defeats Eliz Markowitz in House District 28 special election runoff. February 02, 2020 Democrat Crushed in Fort Bend County RunoffBy Reagan ReedThinking it would be an opportunity to pick up a seat and give the party momentum ahead of th…

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January 27, 2020 at 1:40 AM

Taking your right to elect judges?

Judges should have the courage to be accountable to the voters January 26, 2020 Commentary: The Fight to Keep Judicial Elections in TexasBy Michael Quinn SullivanThe Texas Constitution guarantees Texans the right to select their judges at the ballo…

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January 20, 2020 at 1:20 AM

Teachers and taxpayers first?

Does this sound like an organization that is putting teachers and taxpayers first? January 19, 2020 Teacher Retirement System to Spend $326K a Month on RentBy Cary CheshireTexans across the state are up in arms after learning the Texas Retirement S…

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January 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM

All Emissions to Blame for Climate Change?

Even liberal reporters seemed surprised at Todd Staples’ claims of man-made climate change. Texas Oil and Gas Leader Says All Emissions to Blame for Climate Changeby Brandon WaltensFor decades, radical environmental extremists have waged war on oil and gas b…

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January 13, 2020 at 2:00 AM

Purple

The average score in the Texas House was a 50 out of 100... January 12, 2020 Young Conservatives of Texas Release Legislative RatingsBy Brandon WaltensYoung Conservatives of Texas—a nonpartisan, conservative youth organization known well for making…

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  Brandon Waltens · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 2:05 AM

The Texas Swamp

2019 shows Texas swamp needs attention January 05, 2020 Commentary: 2019 Shows Texas Swamp Needs AttentionBy Keith SelfIntegrity is not something like a winter coat, something that you put on and take off depending on the conditions. Sadly, I think…

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  Brandon Waltens · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 1:20 AM

Immoral nature...

The reaction was immediate as local governments began angrily lighting up phones. December 15, 2019 Middleton Demands Local Governments Follow Law, Disclose Lobby ContractsBy Brandon WaltensAfter the Texas legislature passed a law requiring local g…

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  Brandon Waltens · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 12:05 AM

Why does it take a scandal?

Shouldn’t Texans expect more lawmakers to voluntarily leave the pink dome? December 08, 2019 Why Does It Take a Scandal to Force Lawmakers to Leave?By Brandon WaltensIf Texans desire to return to the spirit of a citizen-led legislature, they must fi…

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November 25, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Congressional endorsements

People often refer to Washington D.C. as “the Swamp,” and the descriptor is devastatingly precise. November 24, 2019 Announcing the First Round of Congressional EndorsementsBy Cary CheshireThere are a few congressmen who are seeking to drain the Swa…

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November 18, 2019 at 2:05 AM

Powerless?

While the rules were amended to prevent a new speaker elected mid-session from shuffling the deck, it would appear that nothing precludes Bonnen from taking action. November 14, 2019 Bonnen Refuses to Replace Democrat Chairman Charged with FelonyBy …

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November 11, 2019 at 12:15 AM

Election roundup

A package of conservative reforms intended to unite voters ahead of the upcoming elections. November 10, 2019 Voters Shoot Down 1 Constitutional Amendment, Approve 9 OthersBy Brandon WaltensWhen Texas voters took the polls on Tuesday, they may have …

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  Michael Quinn Sullivan · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 11:55 AM

Texas Minute: 11/6/2019

Texans say: NO INCOME TAX! Good morning! Texans soundly rejected the misinformation campaign of the state’s teacher unions and establishment newspapers, thereby protecting Texas from an income tax.Here is today's Texas Minute.   – Michael Quinn Sulli…

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  Ross Kecseg · [email protected]

November 5, 2019 at 5:30 PM

It's Election Day!

If you haven't already, GO VOTE!   Dear John,TODAY is Election Day across the state! Every Texan will have the opportunity to vote for or against 10 amendments to the Texas Constitution, including one that you can vote FOR that would make imposing an income …

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November 4, 2019 at 2:25 AM

Turning purple back to red

A package of conservative reforms intended to unite voters ahead of the upcoming elections. November 03, 2019 Conservatives Plan to Save Texas After Purple Session, Bonnen ScandalBy Brandon WaltensConservative grassroots activists from across the st…

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  1836 Studios · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 1:01 AM

Parental rights

Are parental rights under attack in Texas? Jeremy Newman from Texas Home School Coalition discusses the James Younger and Drake Pardo cases and what they mean for parental rights in the state of Texas. Also, Brandon Waltens is back with the latest in the Texas House…

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October 28, 2019 at 12:05 AM

Taking a stand?

A list of Republican lawmakers who called on Bonnen to step down before the ship sank. October 27, 2019 Who Stood up to Bonnen?By Brandon WaltensAs Republican lawmakers are now rushing in droves to call for Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen to step …

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  1836 Studios · [email protected]

October 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Texas Scorecard Radio Ep. 108

Conservatives must be engaged not just at the federal and state level... This week, grassroots warrior turned Corsicana City Councilman Chris Woolsey chats with TSR host Tony McDonald about how and why conservatives need to be engaged at the local level. Also, Brand…

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October 21, 2019 at 1:10 AM

The fallout

Though most Republican legislators have remained silent, some are beginning to speak out. October 20, 2019 Republicans React to Bonnen Audio, Call for ResignationBy Brandon Waltens and Destin SenskyAfter Tuesday’s public release of audio that shows …

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October 18, 2019 at 8:15 PM

Focus of Bonnen Investigation

The analysis of the audio recording shouldn’t be focused solely on legal issues. Commentary: Is the Bribery Provision of the Texas Constitution the Biggest Legal Threat to Bonnen?by Matt RinaldiThe audio recording of Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s infamo…

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  1836 Studios · [email protected]

October 17, 2019 at 7:07 PM

Texas Scorecard Radio Ep. 107

Michael Quinn Sullivan speaks about the release of the audio from his meeting with Speaker Dennis Bonnen. This week, Empower Texans CEO Michael Quinn Sullivan sat down with Tony McDonald to break down key audio clips from his infamous June meeting with House Speaker…

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October 14, 2019 at 1:00 AM

Quorum busters

Commissioners boycott meeting, breaking quorum needed for a proposed 11.4 percent tax increase. October 13, 2019 Two Harris County Commissioners Block Tax Hike by Busting QuorumBy Brandon WaltensTaxpayers in Texas’ most populous county will avoid a …

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October 6, 2019 at 9:00 PM

Is Adler endangering Austinites?

"... a lazy approach to dealing with homeless individuals in our community …" October 06, 2019 U.S. Congressman to Austin’s Mayor: Your Homeless Law “Undermines Security”By Jacob AsmussenAs Austinites continue to face an alarming public safety risk,…

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September 30, 2019 at 12:21 AM

No compromise

Will constitutional rights be lost under Republican control? September 29, 2019 Commentary: No Compromising on LibertyBy State Sen. Bob Hall (R - Edgewood)The unwarranted attack on Texan’s inalienable right to self-defense is intensifying. There is …

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September 23, 2019 at 12:15 AM

Beto or Patrick?

This is a sure way to turn Texas blue. September 19, 2019 Commentary: Dan Patrick, Not Beto, Is the Biggest Threat to Texas Gun OwnersBy Matt RinaldiLt. Gov. Dan Patrick—not Beto—poses the biggest threat to Texas gun owners. Not only is he pushing a…

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September 16, 2019 at 12:10 AM

Patrick for gun control?

Despite pressure from gun-rights activists, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is standing by his calls for gun control. September 15, 2019 Patrick Standing by Calls for Gun Control: NRA is “Just Wrong on This”By Brandon WaltensIn an email to supporters Sunday ni…

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September 9, 2019 at 12:10 AM

Disconnected

Honesty and ethics are non-negotiable and not part of some political game. September 08, 2019 Commentary: The Great GOP DisconnectBy Matt Rinaldi“The grassroots are upset because they’re being told to be upset.” Of all of the statements from the now…

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  Cary Cheshire · [email protected]

September 3, 2019 at 8:10 PM

Will House Republicans Back Bonnen’s Candidate?

A few potential candidates have emerged, but only one is backed by Bonnen and his leadership team: State Rep. Jim Murphy. Will House Republicans Back Bonnen’s Candidate?by Cary CheshireBeginning Tuesday, the Texas House Republican Caucus will begin voting on …

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September 2, 2019 at 12:00 AM

“Highly Disappointing”

“I did not sign onto the original August 23rd letter requesting an in-person meeting to elect the new vice chairman, but I fully expected their request to be granted.” September 01, 2019 Tinderholt to Klick: Denial of Caucus Meeting “Highly Disappoi…

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August 26, 2019 at 12:10 AM

Property taxes across the state

The tax “rate” is a meaningless number on its own. August 25, 2019 Commentary: How Property Taxes WorkBy Shelby WilliamsThe tax “rate” is a meaningless number on its own. How many rates do you have in your bank account? How many loaves of bread can …

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August 18, 2019 at 11:20 PM

Texas Rangers on the case

A Texas House committee referred the investigation to the Texas Rangers Public Integrity Unit. August 18, 2019 Texas Rangers to Investigate Bonnen’s Backroom DealBy Brandon WaltensAfter a Texas House committee officially referred the case, state inv…

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August 11, 2019 at 11:15 PM

Texas House to investigate

A public hearing will be held on Monday, August 12 at 10 a.m.   News DigestAugust 11, 2019 Texas House to Investigate Bonnen’s Backroom DealBy Brandon WaltensThe fallout of Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s backroom offer to Empower Texans CEO Michael…

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August 4, 2019 at 9:20 PM

Lone Star Agenda swells with signatures

“With a single voice behind these core values and a strategy to hold our elected officials accountable. We can do this, we can #SaveTexas2020!”   News DigestAugust 04, 2019 Lone Star Agenda Swells with SignaturesBy Cary Cheshire“It’s inspiri…

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July 28, 2019 at 9:20 PM

Will your congressman have some explaining to do?

Mid-year ratings show U.S. Reps. Cloud, Gooden, and Roy with perfect scores on conservative action.   News DigestJuly 21, 2019 Texas’ Current Congressional ChampionsBy Michael Quinn SullivanWith Congress poised to begin its month-long August…

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